Garlic is compatible with various dishes and is a frequently used food. However, since garlic is used in small quantities at one time, the surplus is stored in the refrigerator.

However, I thought that there were many people who had such an experience that “the color of garlic had been discolored …” when I was going to use it.

Garlic is said to have a strong antibacterial action and is hard to rot, but in fact it is very easy to discolor.

Garlic that has discolored to black or brown is often rotten, but garlic that has discolored to green can be eaten on health. However, even if you can eat it, the discolored garlic does not attract appetite.

I think that many people do not want to be discolored if it can be done. So, in this article, I will introduce how to prevent the discoloration of garlic.

□ What causes the discoloration of garlic?

In particular, grated garlic is said to be easily discolored to green. This is related to the ingredient called “Acilin” which is the cause of the peculiar smell and pungent contained in garlic.

“Allicin” becomes an “alkyl sulfide compound” with time, and when the “alkyl sulfide compound” oxidizes, it reacts with iron in garlic and turns green.
In other words, it does not mean that the color change is rotten.

□ How to prevent the discoloration of garlic?

The “preservation method” is a major point to prevent the discoloration of garlic. I think that grated garlic is often stored refrigerated, but when stored refrigerated, garlic is likely to discolor in a few days.

Therefore, the recommended method is “freeze storage” and “heat”.

・ About frozen storage

Frozen storage can prevent the oxidation of garlic. Therefore, garlic is less likely to discolor. In the case of freezing, it is said that cut garlic can be stored for about 2 months.

・ About heating

Heating garlic can prevent discoloration because “alicin”, which is the cause of discoloration, is decomposed.
In addition, heating also has the effect of reducing the distinctive smell and pungency of garlic. It is good to eat without worrying about smelling garlic.

□ Finally

In this article, we have introduced a method to prevent garlic discoloration. By using the method introduced this time, it is possible to preserve while maintaining the quality and efficacy of garlic.

Garlic can be expected to have effects such as blood circulation promotion and fatigue recovery, muscle strength up, skin care effect and diet, and it is recommended food for those who want to stay healthy forever. I would like to incorporate garlic into my diet based on the preservation method I introduced this time.